Review Category: The Estate

A Remarkable Stay, in a Magical Place.

Where to begin? The house itself is magnificent. I’ve stayed in French villas and chateaux before, and while the properties themselves are beautiful, you’re invariably let down by soft beds, ancient plumbing, posters covering old, unattractive wallpaper; Bardouly is the antithesis of this. No stone has been left unturned when it comes to the detail of the furnishings and the decor: gorgeous White Company towels, thick duvets with cashmere throws, comfortable beds, lovely shower creams and soaps, even hot water bottles (should you need them!). The house offers everything you could wish for a perfect holiday: a gorgeous pool (saline), a games room, a well-tended tennis court, a yoga studio and majestic gardens and woodland with secret meditation spots dotted around the property. The surrounding area is overflowing with things to do, if needed; however, it was difficult to find the motivation to leave the house! Lisa and Jean Claude’s concern for the personal comfort of their guests is evident everywhere, and it was a delight getting to know them both. I cannot recommend Bardouly highly enough and look forward to going back as soon as I can!

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A Little Slice of Heaven

Bardouly exceeded my expectations in every way. The presentation of the bedrooms and public spaces was absolutely immaculate and aesthetically pleasing. No expense was spared in the renovation and decoration, and there are elements of beauty everywhere you turn. I spent a week on a yoga/tennis retreat and found the facilities to be first rate. The indoor and outdoor yoga spaces were perfect and completely conducive to learning and relaxing. The dining areas – both indoor and outdoor – were spacious and pleasing, and the kitchens extremely well equipped. The beautiful medieval villages in the area, with their wonderful markets, are well worth a visit – if you can bear to leave the property. The owners – and their lovely dog – were welcoming and more than helpful. I will be going back as soon as possible.

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I felt instantly at home!

From the minute you see the house you’re in love. My stay here was like going back in time to a simpler time, though you have all the modern amenities. The house is beautifully appointed – the furniture, the artwork, the availability of books and games – all things you want to surround yourself with during a break, with none of the noises or distractions of a busy holiday house. The yoga studio is perfect and the outdoor deck where we did sunrise yoga was also magical. We had a wonderful time here – it’s perfect.

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A truly 5 star experience!

Country living at its best. The perks of very comfortable enormous bedrooms with bathroom en suite with lovely linen, half the guests had to be torn from their bedrooms, enjoying the luxurious experience they offered. Thoughtful extra cosy wool blankets when needed and shower gels and shampoo are provided by request so one less thing to pack in the luggage. The house boasts a swimming pool under the pigieonnier and a secluded tennis court and acres of land for beautiful walks nested in gorgeous countryside. A large house where one never feels crowded, and always space to find oneself, whether tinkling on the piano in the well proportioned drawing room, or my favourite space in a divine walled garden. Bardouly is situated in the Perigord region, the heart of gourmet cooking and wine in France, where one finds oneself exploring the local villages which were charming. It was enchanting to explore the local restaurants if not lured by the cooking at Bardouly, done in our case by a local french cook, whom we hired which was magnificent. A pleasure to dine in the elegant panelled dining room, or breakfast in the enormous kitchen. We have left feeling completely rested and View Full →

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Bardouly Eymet Bergerac

My family, including my husband and me and 7 grandchildren ranging from 8 to 14 years, spent a wonderful week at Bardouly for the second year running and we all agree it is a very special place. There is so much to do within the extensive grounds from swimming in the pool, playing tennis on the well maintained court, table tennis, boules and walking in the grounds through the woods surrounding the property or just relaxing. We would like to thank the owners, Jean-Claud and Lisa for allowing us to enjoy their amazing home with us. We shall return in the future.

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Fabulous start to the Holidays

Three large families stayed very comfortably in Bardouly and had a fabulous week. The house was as glamorous as the pictures portrayed it. It has great amenities and is big enough that you do not feel at all crammed in together. It was clean and well run. The owner was nearby for help/information. I would thoroughly recommend it (but not for the week that we want next year!)

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Chateau Bardouly – Perigord Heaven

Chateaux Bardouly is beautifully tucked away affording privacy and a calm retreat in a stunningly appointed and luxurious setting . From my en suite chic bedroom in 18 century classic style and charm I woke each morning to birdsong . The Chateau is a perfect family retreat or special place to celebrate long French lunches with old friends savouring the delights of what has to be the most irresistible (perigord) region of France . Taking little breaks in between breakfasts of croissant laden tables and cups of fine French coffee in the airy well stocked kitchen before lunch , we were able to discover the delights of the Bastide villages , the stunning medieval streets of Issigeac nearby . Short trips to Eymet , Castionnes and half an hour away to my favourites of Monpazier, and the must see Cistercian Abbey of Cadouin provided easy diversions to forage in the markets before returning to leisurely lunches with friends . The panelled dining room is simply redolent with the beautiful style of chateau bardouly where many hours were spent in vibrant banter with our friends and the other visitors, whilst savouring the chestnut full bodied flavours of the Bergerac wines over View Full →

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C’est Magnifique!

A beautifully restored manor house, in the heart of some of the most spectacular countryside in France, Bardouly lives up to both the property description as well as other visitors’ 5-star reviews. It was a very, very special place to spend Spring break. The house has been lovingly restored, with many of the original features, and retains its charm and authenticity, while also providing a modern level of comfort and convenience. Each bedroom is individually decorated with beautiful furnishings and antiques, and all of the bathrooms are modern and luxurious. The common areas are spacious, and also tastefully furnished. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, although larger groups should definitely think about hiring a cook. Both the house and the grounds provide a great deal to do for guests of all ages — tennis, swimming (although the weather in early April was decidedly chilly), etc. The game room has games, activities and TV. A car is a definite must if you have plans to explore the surrounding area, the only difficulty will be deciding in which direction to head–vineyards, outstanding restaurants, charming market villages, beautiful churches, and the like can be found anywhere from fifteen minutes to two hours away. View Full →

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A Beautiful Gem

We just spent an amazing week at Chateau Bardouly that exceeded any expectations that we may have had. The building is incredible itself with beautiful architecture, history and breathtaking grounds. The rooms are decorated with beautiful details as well as very comfortable beds. There are new bathrooms that make this a great combination of old and new. This is the perfect place to use as a base while taking in the local towns nearby. There are beautiful wineries, incredible food, and great little shops that are easily accessible by car or you can just enjoy the the property itself with a great book and a glass of wine. There seemed to be as much or as little activity as one would want depending on your age and mood. The Chateau has a well equipped kitchen or you can request the owners to situate a chef for your stay. The owners are very helpful and navigating the area is quite easy. We can’t wait to come back and hope you get a chance to enjoy this gem for yourself!

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Perfect, relaxing place for all

This is the first time we’ve stayed at Chateau de Bardouly and what a special place it is too. Set in its own large grounds, it offers the perfect retreat for families and friends capable of self-entertainment (with the aid of fantastic regional wine, of course). We stayed for 2 weeks with 9 adults and 4 teenagers. The adults occupied the main house where the large bedrooms have been beautifully renovated by the owner with toile linen walls and curtains, but retain all the character of a 400 year old chateau. Each room has a large bathroom, some with showers and others with baths (you can negotiate with your friends your room selection on arrival based on your personal preference!). The teenager’s stayed in the stunning Pigeonnier located right next to the heated pool which has plenty of lovely teak loungers. The Pigenonnier has its own kitchen and outdoor dining area which proved useful for the storage of cold beers and drinks for the pool. We were a bit concerned about the teenagers (14, 14, 15 & 16) getting bored for 2 weeks and had plans for excursions, but with a superb tennis court, pool, TV/games room, table tennis and View Full →

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